Late Duke of Edinburgh feared Andrew was ‘a danger to the very fabric of the Royal Family’
A resurfaced royal revelation has shed new light on Prince Philip’s scathing verdict on his son Prince Andrew, long before his fall from grace.
According to royal author Ingrid Seward, the late Duke of Edinburgh privately referred to Andrew as his “pointless” son, expressing frustration that he never lived up to expectations beyond his naval career. While once hailed as a war hero after the Falklands conflict, Andrew’s later lifestyle and associations became a source of concern within the family.
By the 1980s, Andrew had earned tabloid nicknames like “Randy Andy” and “the playboy prince.” His reputation further deteriorated following controversial foreign business dealings and, ultimately, his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his loss of royal titles in 2019.
Royal biographer Robert Lacey noted that Prince Philip’s grim assessment included warning that Andrew could become “a danger to the very fabric of the Royal Family” — a warning that appears prophetic amid ongoing tensions with King Charles over Royal Lodge.
As Andrew continues to resist pressure to vacate the 30-room residence, the King may now be forced to reflect on his father’s blunt, perhaps prescient, judgment.
